About
Something cool is about to go down at Hart House. Imagine this - a group of music lovers coming together to jam out in a way that goes beyond regular tunes. It's not just about playing notes - it's about creating something fresh, something that happens in the moment.
We're organizing a series of music jam sessions where we're throwing out the rulebook and embracing improvisation. It's like a musical adventure where each note played is like a sentence in a conversation, and everyone is part of the story.
But there's a twist! We're also big on the "art of listening." We believe that to be a good musician, you have to be an awesome listener. It's not just about hearing the music, it's about picking up on the little details and vibes from your fellow musicians. It's like a musical language where everyone speaks and listens at the same time.
So, we're inviting all music enthusiasts – whether you're a pro or just starting out – to join us at Hart House for a laid-back, super fun jam session. It's not just about playing instruments, it's about connecting through the magic of music. So, grab your instrument, bring your friends, and let's create some sweet sounds together.
We can't wait to see you there!
Note: Please no electric, digital and large percussion instruments including large drum sets. Please bring dampening for large brass instruments.
Coordinator
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Masoud Riyazati
Artist
Meet Masoud, an artist with over a decade of experience in documentary work and portrait photography. He is also an award-winning film maker and an experienced film editor. As part of his photography-based residency, he will conduct workshops on advances in the development of photographic practices. Additionally, his images, which offer fresh and distinctive insights on having recently navigated a new culture, will be showcased in April. Through an innovative darkroom printing technique called “uneven development,” Masoud will create an unforgettable series of black-and-white photographs that depict the feelings of migrants while adjusting to their new lives ‒ their journey, their losses and successes, their grief and happiness. Notably, his photograph, “Terror,” won the K.B. Jackson Award in Portraiture in the Hart House Camera Club’s 97th Exhibition in 2019.
Masoud Riyazati is a multidisciplinary artist who draws inspiration from his life journey and brings lived experiences into his photography, films, and music. He was born in Iran and moved to Canada in his late twenties. Later, he applied to the University of Toronto, where he is finishing his Anthropology and Visual Arts degrees. Throughout his studies, he has been active in the art community, producing award-winning photography and experimental film.
In 2019, Masoud travelled to Turkey to interview refugee families struggling to care for their ill children as part of a campaign to amplify their voices. He is currently a Hart House Artist in Residency, working on a photo essay exploring the emotional effects of migration and finding one's place in the world.
Photo by Sunny Kooner.
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